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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.51, 353.43 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.51, 353.43 and 91.26 is: 136.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.51 : 353.43 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.51/353.43 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.51x = 353.43 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.51x = 32,254.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,254.02/235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.96

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